The Committee considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of Planning.

Councillor Andrews of Headcorn Parish Council (against) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report and the additional condition and informative set out in the urgent update report with the amendment of condition 2 (materials) and an additional informative as follows:-

  Condition 2 (amended)

  The development shall not commence until written details and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted, which shall include, inter alia, bat tubes, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be constructed using the approved materials.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and mitigate against any loss of bat habitat.  This is in accordance with policy CF14 of the Maidstone Borough-Wide Local Plan 2000 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

  Additional Informative

  If protected species, including bats, are found during the course of works, all works should cease and appropriate mitigation be implemented.

2.  That the reason for approval be amended to reflect the revocation of the South East Plan 2009 on 25 March 2013.

Voting:  12 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions